Mass Times
Share Appeal Sunday 2024 – Nov 9/10
I am writing to you today about Share, the Diocesan Development Fund, the second collection at Sunday
Mass, which depends wholly on the generosity of parishioners across the Archdiocese. Contributions to Share have not fully recovered since COVID-19. I appeal to you today to consider increasing your contribution throughout the year to this important fund which reflects practically our solidarity, support and care for each other as Church across the Archdiocese.
At this time in the Archdiocese, through the Building Hope initiative, we are learning to renew parish life by engaging in conversation, listening to each other, and working together in partnerships of parishes. The recently published Building Hope Pastoral Strategic Planning Resource 2025–2027 provides us with a real possibility of looking together at new ways of expressing our cherished Catholic tradition, vision and way of life.
Through your contributions to Share, essential support for these significant parish and partnership
conversations, and planning for the future, is offered from our diocesan offices. As well as day-to-day
support, and the provision of important governance policies and guidelines, the personnel in these offices
are available for consultation, training, formation and guidance concerning local pastoral, education, strategic leadership, safeguarding and communications initiatives, and in meeting statuary obligations in administrative and operational matters such as finance and fundraising, property, health and safety, and data protection.
The Mission & Ministry team provides continuing pastoral development support for our parishes and
partnerships of parishes. They accompany teams, offering training and formation opportunities, and support the development of voluntary ministries in parishes across the Archdiocese.
While the purpose of the Share collection has evolved over the years, it is a significant source of funding and encouragement in the Archdiocese, strengthening parish life and ministry.
Importantly, Share also provides much needed financial support to disadvantaged parishes where alternative funding cannot be secured. It is necessary for all of us to become more aware of the challenges faced in different parishes in our Diocese. Through Share we show practical support for parishes beyond our own parish partnership, particularly those in most need.
Scripture today rejoices in those who give generously from the little they have (Mark 12:41–44): ‘Jar of meal shall not be spent; jug of oil shall not be emptied’ (1 Kings 17:14). What a difference we can make to others when we share what we have with them. We may never fully know the value and impact of our generosity to others.
Thank you in anticipation for giving what you can on this Share Appeal Sunday, and for your continued
support for Share at the second collection every Sunday throughout the year, as together we seek to build up and renew the Church locally.
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us,
+Dermot Farrell
Archbishop of Dublin
Synod Newsletter October 27th
The Dublin Diocese have published the lastest Synod 2024 newsletter which is available to read/download below. We have all been asked to pray for everyone taking part in the Synod assembly in Rome this month
Advent Readings with Dr. Jessie Rogers
Dr. Jessie Rogers will facilitate input on the readings for Advent, guiding towards celebration of the coming of Jesus among us as God.
ALL are invited to attend
In St Mary’s Church, Lucan on Monday 9th and 16th December at 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.
Emmanuel Nights Christmas Novena
Please join us for our Christmas Novena as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and we focus on a different community / cause that are desperately in need of prayers at this time.
| Date | Time | Intention(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16th Dec | 19:00 | Youth & Young Adult |
| Tuesday 17th Dec | 19:00 | Children & Vulnerable people |
| Wednesday 18th Dec | 19:00 | Peace in the whole world; Middle East, Europe, Asia |
| Thursday 19th Dec | 19:00 | Families |
| Friday 20th Dec | 19:00 | Clergies |
| Saturday 21st Dec | 18:00 | Church Volunteers |
| Sunday 22nd Dec | 19:00 | Prisoners and Addiction |
| Monday 23rd Dec | 19:00 | Reunification of all Churches |
| Tuesday 24th Dec | 20:00 | Health Care Providers, Schools/teachers, Govt official |
Sacraments 2025
Dates for Sacraments 2025
First Holy Communion
- Saturday 10th May – Divine Mercy Junior NS
- Saturday 17th May – Griffeen Valley ETNS
- Saturday 17th May – Lucan Community NS
- Saturday 17th May – Lucan East ETNS
Confirmation
- Saturday 5th April – Griffeen Valley ETNS
- Saturday 5th April – Lucan Community NS
- Saturday 5th April – Lucan East ETNS
- Wednesday 28th May – Divine Mercy Senior NS
- Thursday 29th May – Divine Mercy Senior NS
Parents will be notified with the ceremony times in the near future.
We are asking all parents to register their child(ren) due to make either their First Holy Communion or Confirmation next summer using the online forms below.
Faith Formation Classes September 2024
Faith Formation classes for children aged 6-17 will start on Saturday 14th September at 4:45pm to 5:45pm and take place weekly until June. If you would like your children and young people to know more about God and the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to take this wonderful opportunity and register them to attend the faith formation classes that will help them understand and appreciate their faith. They will explore their faith through age-appropriate interactive activities, discussions, etc.
Note:
There will no Faith Formation class on Oct 26 and Nov 2, 2024. Classes will resume on Nov 9, 2024
If you are interested you can register online here or on arrival at class on 14th September.
If you would like to know more about the curriculum or have any questions feel free to email catechismlucansouth@gmail.com
Calling all Singers
We are looking for new choir members of all ages for our four parish choirs. If you, family members, friends or neighbours would be interested in joining please come along to a rehearsal where you will be incredibly welcome and meet warm people who know how to work together in harmony 😀.
Lucan Faith Fellowship
Lucan Faith Fellowship is a Family Fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ , to enhance revive and restore the Catholic Christian faith in every family and specially to young members of the family.
It takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1pm to 2pm in our Church with a mixture of music, praise, scripture and reflection.
Faith Formation classes
Update 26/08/2024
‘Faith Formation Classes classes will commence on
Sept 14 at 4:45 pm.
Catholic Faith Formation classes for children aged 6 -17, every Saturday from 4.45 in Divine Mercy Parish. Classes will be held in age-appropriate groups. No cost involved. Children from neighbouring parishes are welcome to attend. Registration on arrival. For more info, email: catechismlucansouth@gmail.com
Every Saturday from 4.30 in the Church premises.
Divine Mercy Food Bank 
Divine Mercy Food Bank will be open from 11.00am – 12 Noon.
Food Parcels can be collected during that time.
Donations of non-perishable food items can be left in the green containers inside the doors of the church. The food bank team are requesting donations of food at this time. Perhaps you might consider donating: Breakfast Cereal/Porridge, Box of Tea Bags/Jar of Coffee, Tinned Peas, Tinned Rice, Soup, Tinned FishPasta/Rice
Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When Mother Mary was in need she was told there was no room at the inn. Can you make a place for her?
We are looking for families to welcome the Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary into their homes for one week and to pray the Holy Rosary at the statue each day. At the end of the week the statue will continue its pilgrimage to the next family. The statue will be handed into the care of the volunteer families at Sunday mass.
If your family would like to host Mother Mary for a week please get in touch with the parish office by phone to 01 457 2900 or email lucansouthparish@gmail.com. You can also contact Deacon Norvil on (085) 7157887 or email norvilcaguioa@yahoo.ie or contact Deacon Joe.
We can only imagine how happy Mother Mary will be to get your invitation to stay in your home and pray with your family.
Altar Server Ministry 
We are seeking recruits from 3rd Class to Second Year. Full training will be provided. We promise that anyone who joins the altar servers will have a safe and rewarding experience. It would be a great way of helping your parish community. You can contact the parish office at lucansouthparish@gmail.com.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church from 7 years old above. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens.
Daily Readings 
Under our Welcome menu you will find links for the Daily Mass Reading which updates every day as well as Sunday Mass Reading for the following Sunday’s mass. It is a great way to be able to read along during mass if you so wish or take time to reflect on the passages during the week and see what message they have for you. One quick note is that if it is a Sunday and you want to see the Gospel for today then click on the Daily Mass Reading link as the Sunday listing will be for the following week.
Donations
Sincere thanks to all who contribute financially to the Parish. We are very grateful to you for your loyal support.
We now have a DONATE button on the right of our Website where you can make a donation to the Parish or the Diocese. We would ask anyone is able to, to consider making a donation, as the Parish income is at an all-time low. Thank you so much for your generosity in these difficult times.